UC Davis Research Analyst interview experience

I sat down with the people who would be supervising me, and it was fairly short—around half an hour. After the main conversation, I got a tour of the lab where I’d be working if I was chosen, which made the role feel more real than just talking about it.

At another point in the journey, I had an advisor-centered meeting that was paired with visiting potential research sites on campus. That part included a discussion of potential funding avenues, so it wasn’t only about my background; it was also about how the work would get supported.

The tone across these stages was consistently friendly